Brunost vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are brunost and short ribs different?
- Brunost is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin B5, phosphorus, calcium, potassium, vitamin A, and vitamin B1; however, short ribs are richer in zinc and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for brunost is 95% higher.
- Short ribs have less sodium.
- Short ribs have a lower glycemic index (0) than brunost (27).
Cheese, gjetost and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean, and fat, choice, cooked, braised are the varieties used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +366.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3233.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +529% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +174.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +207.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +344.2% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +23.8% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +328.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +43.4% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +530% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +821.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1229.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +201.6% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B2 | 1.382mg | 0.15mg | 95% |
Vitamin B5 | 3.351mg | 0.252mg | 62% |
Phosphorus | 444mg | 162mg | 40% |
Calcium | 400mg | 12mg | 39% |
Vitamin A | 334µg | 0µg | 37% |
Potassium | 1409mg | 224mg | 35% |
Zinc | 1.14mg | 4.88mg | 34% |
Monounsaturated fat | 7.879g | 18.88g | 28% |
Sodium | 600mg | 50mg | 24% |
Protein | 9.65g | 21.57g | 24% |
Iron | 0.52mg | 2.31mg | 22% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.315mg | 0.05mg | 22% |
Fats | 29.51g | 41.98g | 19% |
Choline | 82.2mg | 15% | |
Carbs | 42.65g | 0g | 14% |
Magnesium | 70mg | 15mg | 13% |
Selenium | 14.5µg | 20.8µg | 11% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.813mg | 2.452mg | 10% |
Vitamin B12 | 2.42µg | 2.62µg | 8% |
Saturated fat | 19.16g | 17.8g | 6% |
Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 4% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.938g | 1.53g | 4% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.271mg | 0.22mg | 4% |
Vitamin D | 27IU | 3% | |
Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 2% | |
Copper | 0.08mg | 0.099mg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.013mg | 1% |
Calories | 466kcal | 471kcal | 0% |
Net carbs | 42.65g | 0g | N/A |
Cholesterol | 94mg | 94mg | 0% |
Folate | 5µg | 5µg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.135mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.393mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.519mg | 0.981mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.992mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.814mg | 1.823mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.318mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.54mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.765mg | 1.07mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.293mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.016g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.65 g
Fats:
29.51 g
Carbs:
42.65 g
Water:
13.44 g
Other:
4.75 g
Protein:
21.57 g
Fats:
41.98 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
35.72 g
Other:
0.73 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +550.7% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +123.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +42.3% |
Contains more WaterWater | +165.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
19.16 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.938 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.53 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +139.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +63.1% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~17.8g